Sowing the seeds of recovery in Darfur
Practical Action is still in Darfur, western Sudan, still working to make a long-term difference.
By building earth dams to increase the water available to poor families, we can turn thousands of acres of barren land into lush, green farmland. A simple, sustainable technology that helps families to escape a life of dependency on food aid.
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Blog: the real Zimbabwe
Practical Action director Margaret Gardner provides daily updates on her trip to Zimbabwe, reporting on the issues that face poor people in the country today.
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Practical Presents
Practical Presents are quirky and ingenious alternative gift ideas that help poor people around the world transform their lives and alleviate poverty. Send a Practical Present this Christmas Practical Presents website– it means more.
Practical Answers
Our online resource centre, Practical Answers, allows you to access our technical information
material - factsheets, case studies and practical guides - free of charge.
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Drought in Kenya
In Kenya, the humanitarian consequences of drought are worsening as the impacts on food production, water and energy availability bite deeper.
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